Title:
ARMIDA: Arundo and Miscanthus Crop Growth Simulation Model
Author(s):
Volta, A., Villani, G., Marletto, V., Di Candilo, M., Ceotto, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to present the crop growth simulation model ARMIDA (ARundo and MIscanthus Development and Assimilation). The model is based on the concept of Light Use Efficiency (LUE) and simulates the potential growth of leaf area index (LAI) and the aboveground dry matter, partitioned into stems and leaves. ARMIDA is conceptually based on the LINTUL model, developed by the Wageningen De Wit's school, but unlike the original model, it can be used for multi-years simulations; in addition, implementation was made in C++ language, it is written in modular form, then it can be easily embedded into wider softwares. Calibration and validation were performed by using data collected in an open field experiment during the period 2010-2011 in Anzola dell'Emilia, Bologna, Italy. We here present the outcomes of the simulations for both crops, which are in good agreement with observed data.
Keywords:
ecology, efficiency, miscanthus, modelling, arundo donax
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Energy crops and energy grasses
Event:
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.2.42
Pages:
581 - 583
ISBN:
978-88-89407-54-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/20thEUBCE2012-1DV.2.42
Price:
FREE
